TimbaLive

Get your dancing shoes on!! TimbaLive will be performing 2 live band sets on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, with 3 DJ Sets throughout the night: DJ Cokie, DJ Timba Titan, and Casa Soul! Doors open @ 8PM and TimbaLive takes the stage at 9PM. This is a General Admission show for adults 18+ only and FREE ON-SITE PARKING! Be ready to dance!

Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy!

Scroll to the bottom for day of event information and policies.

About TimbaLive:

The Timbalive project burst into the music scene in Miami in August 2008, created by Leo Garcia (Director, Timbals, Vocals), offering the best of Cuban Music with a mix of different rhythms from around the world and sophisticated production techniques, offering a spectacular live show.

Timbalive is a group of Miami, and all members are highly trained musicians from music schools in Cuba, some of them have played with the better known around the world as Amaury Gutierrez, Willy Chirino, Albita Rodriguez, Isaac Delgado, Manolin (doctor of Salsa), Group Afrocuba, Carlos Manuel, Luis Enrique, Rey Ruiz, Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz, Paulo FG, Clave y Guaguanco, Oscar de Leon … and have come together to realize their musical dream, the largest and most successful group of Timba United States and the world.

In May 2009 Timbalive began recording his first album with the musical production of Bayron Ramos (trombone / arrangements / music production) and executive producer Leo Garcia (Director, Timbales, Vocals / Executive production), with songs of their own inspiration and other composers such as Juan Formel and Amaury Gutierrez. The new album, “From Miami a la Habana” is available since November 2009.

This album was recorded in Miami, Spain and Cuba with the participation of Cuban musicians in and outside the Island.

The song called “From Miami to Habana, was attended by the four times Grammy Award winner, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Issac Delgado, Pedrito Calvo (Van Van) Cuba, Mayito Rivera (Van Van) Cuba, Manolin” Médico El Medico de la Salsa “, Alex Abreu (Havana D’Primera) Cuba, Rapper” The Mola “Br @ ily, Ivan” Melon “Lewis, Roberto Garcia (Cuba) and Norberto Rodriguez. All together musicians from Cuba for one reason, unity and harmony among Cubans, recalling old songs, new songs, and great times together.
Also the great composer and singer Amaury Gutierrez joined Timbalive to make this album even better, singing a song called, “Enredado en tu pelo” (“Tangled in your hair.”)
All these great artists joined Timbalive members to make this album unique and Timbalive one of the most unexpected success in the history of Latin music.

Since the release of his album, Timbalive established itself in the limelight of international music, featuring in the top of the Top 10 around the world, especially in Europe and South America, and ranks number three in sales in the Top 150 Latino. (Www.reyesrecords.com)

In March 2010, Timbalive presented his new work, “Como Miami no Na …” in response to the song of the band Charanga Habanera, “Gozando en la Habana”, playing on the radio and clubs of Miami and the world.

The Radio Station “El Zol 95.7” named Timbalive Song “Como Miami no hay Na”, a revelation of Phone calls, and top 1 song in April/May 2010.

Timbalive has been awarded for Album revelation of the year 2009 in France, and the best album of Timba in Peru.

Today, Timbalive is preparing “From Miami a la Habana European Tour” Starting November 5th and ending in December 20th, including Italy, France, Denmark, Germany and many other countries, then began his tour of the United (New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles), and end in the year 2011 with a tour in Japan and South America.

DJ’s:

DJ Cokie

DJ Timba Titan

Casa Soul

DAY OF SHOW INFORMATION:

PARKING: DO NOT park along the railroad tracks, bike lanes, or at other businesses along Riverside Drive! YOU WILL BE TOWED! FREE ON-SITE parking is available for this event. 

AGE LIMIT: 18+ only (no exceptions!)

REQUIRED: Shirts + shoes are required at all times while on property (this used to be a salvage yard and can be very dangerous for bare feet). 

FOOD/BEVERAGE: We will have Root Down Kitchen open with options for everyone, so come hungry! Please, no outside food, drinks are allowed into the venue. Multiple full bars will be open with an incredible selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. EMPTY water bottles are allowed in an effort to cut down on waste. Remember to reduce, reuse and recycle and LEAVE NO TRACE (aka- put your used items in the proper bins when done). 

BAG POLICY: ALL guests are subject to being searched prior to entry. No large bags or backpacks allowed into the venue. For fastest entry, bring a small, clear bag for your personal belongings. 

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE VENUE: 

-No Pets or Animals

-No camping chairs or blankets

-No firearms, knives, weapons, pepper spray, fireworks, or projectiles of any kind

-No drugs, drug paraphernalia, or illegal substances of any kind

-No personal video cameras, Go-Pros, drones, or lasers

-No professional audio, video, or audio recording equipment – (including detachable lenses, tripods, zooms, or commercial use rigs) without proper credentials

-No inflatables

-No tents or easy-ups

-No frisbees, hula hoops, or balls

Check out our FAQ page here to learn more.